'It's going to be brilliant' – Lizzie Deignan 'incredibly proud' of 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ in Yorkshire Retired rider says she's 'jealous' she won't be on the start line in Leeds Cycling Weekly · Jan 15
Toue de France 2027 routes revealed with starts in Edinburgh and Leeds Scotland, England and Wales will share six stages. The Independent UK · Jan 15
Manchester, Cardiff and London to host Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes in 2027 as Grand Départ stages unveiled Women's race will start in Leeds and the Peak District, whilst the men's depart will start in Edinburgh and journey south to the Welsh capital Cycling News · Jan 15
Tour de France reveals plans for six UK stages with historic 2027 Grands Départs Men’s race will visit Edinburgh, Carlisle, Keswick, Liverpool, Welshpool and Cardiff, while women will head from Leeds to Manchester, then to Sheffield and also includes a central London stage The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
'2027 will be bigger than anything we’ve seen' – London, Manchester and Cardiff part of British Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs as routes announced Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to begin in Leeds after Tour de France begins in Edinburgh next year Cycling Weekly · Jan 15
Podcast: Reinventing retirement, saving a Paris cinema, counting the French An alternative to a retirement home in a mansion near Toulouse, where residents have invented a new way of living together and contributing to society. The David-and-Goliath story of an independent Parisian cinema that's reopening after years of fighting eviction. And the story behind France's annual census. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
Macron seeks €36bn boost in French defence spending by 2030 France must make “efforts cope with our tough times”, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, calling for an additional €36 billion for the country’s armed forces by 2030 to “accelerate our rearmament”. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
More than 100 asylum seekers stage ‘one in, one out’ protests at detention centres Officers with riot shields, dogs and teargas called in to quell action at Harmondsworth and Brook House facilities The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
'To remain free, one must be feared': Macron says of France’s defence priorities On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year's address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises. Euronews · Jan 15
Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in British troops among those to take part in joint exercises as Trump’s desire to own Greenland still ‘intact’ despite talks The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin Reportedly 'Lead Separate Lives' As Actor Defends Return To Los Angeles George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin reportedly 'lead separate lives' as insiders fuel divorce speculation following the actor's move between Los Angeles and France. International Business Times UK · Jan 15
‘Europe, be afraid’: Le Sommer adds more star power to Mexico’s French revolution The arrival at Toluca of another France favourite adds to Liga MX Femenil’s claim of being among the world’s top five The Guardian - UK · Jan 15
France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant actions French authorities have banned 10 British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to England on small boats, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
Trump accused of exaggerating Russian threat to Greenland as European troops arrive Military reinforcements from France, Germany, Norway and Sweden are set to help boost Arctic security amid ongoing US threats to take the territory The Independent UK · Jan 15
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Voices: ‘Something will go wrong’: Why readers agree with David Hockney – the Bayeux Tapestry should stay in France YOUR VIEWS: Our community overwhelmingly sided with David Hockney, arguing that the Bayeux Tapestry is too irreplaceable to justify the risks of moving it to London, even temporarily
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 Danish PM says US ‘ambition to take over Greenland’ is intact after Washington meeting – as it happened Mette Frederiksen said ‘there is a fundamental disagreement’ with the US over the future of Greenland
The Independent UK · Jan 15 European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future Troops from NATO countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 Theatre of catastrophe: the hard-hitting play about France’s Grenfell moment Mathilde Aurier’s 65 Rue d’Aubagne looks at the 2018 house collapse in Marseille and how the city healed itself through ‘love and solidarity’
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 France Bans 10 British 'Far-Right' Activists Following Vigilante Anti-Migrant Operations In Calais French Interior Ministry issues territorial bans against 10 British nationals from 'Raise the Colours' group for destroying small boats in Calais.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 14 Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland US threats to seize Greenland drew a warning from France on Wednesday, after leader Donald Trump renewed claims that Washington should take control of the Arctic island for security reasons. President Emmanuel Macron warned that any move affecting Greenland’s sovereignty would bring “unprecedented” consequences.
Evening Standard · Jan 14 France bans 10 UK ‘far-right activists’ over destruction of small boats Restrictions were considered since December last year as the actions ‘were liable to cause serious disturbances to public order’.
Euronews · Jan 14 How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14 France announces ban on 10 British anti-migrant activists French interior ministry issues ‘territorial bans’ after reports of anti-migrant activities by members of Raise the Colours movement
The Conversation · Jan 14 How cocaine traffickers launder cartel money The cocaine market exploded between 2014 and 2023. Production in Colombia increased more than sevenfold to nearly 2,700 tonnes, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).